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Stringed Instruments

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently completed a procurement process aimed at acquiring stringed musical instruments for educational purposes. This was executed through an open procedure under the Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework (Lot 1), with the main procurement category being goods. The contract is valued at £65,000 and will see the delivery of items to the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process moved from the tendering stage, which ended on 20th August 2025, to the award stage on 29th August 2025, with Haydock Music Limited being the successful supplier. The contract period began on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the musical instruments industry, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of stringed instruments, to expand their market in the public sector. Given the framework’s support for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social value organisations are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Companies focusing on educational or community services could particularly benefit, given the procurement's alignment with educational objectives. Expanding service delivery through such contracts can enable businesses to not only grow financially but also to enhance their reputation by aligning with government educational frameworks.

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Notice Title

Stringed Instruments

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council Further Competition for the Purchase of Stringed Instruments via the Department for Education Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework (Lot 1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7d53c22-a3d9-4b0f-a4c3-5370f42a008a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0952c0cc-bce0-4fcc-9e0f-678137be2fb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYDOCK MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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